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What I'm building, the problems I'm solving, and the tools I'm using to do it. No fluff — just real notes from the trenches.

Comparison Apr 13, 2026

Smith.ai vs Radar: Which AI Receptionist Is Better for Plumbers?

Smith.ai is a popular virtual receptionist — but it wasn't built for tradespeople. Here's how Radar compares for plumbing businesses.

Build Log Apr 6, 2026

Why We Built Copilot Mode: Human Receptionists + AI, Working Together

Most AI phone systems make you choose: human or AI. Radar's copilot mode gives you both. Here's how it works and why we built it.

Case Study Mar 30, 2026

How a Plumber Saves 10 Hours a Week With AI

A real breakdown of the automations I built for a plumbing company — missed call handling, proposal generation, and invoice follow-ups.

Opinion Mar 23, 2026

What AI Can't Do for Your Business (Yet)

AI is powerful but it's not magic. Here's where it falls short and what still needs a human touch.

Opinion Mar 16, 2026

n8n vs Zapier: Why I Switched and Never Looked Back

Zapier is easy. n8n is powerful. Here's why I use n8n for every client automation and when Zapier still makes sense.

Build Log Mar 9, 2026

I Automated This Blog With AI and GitHub Actions

How I set up a system that generates a new blog post every week using Claude API, GitHub Actions, and zero manual work.

Build Log Mar 8, 2026

How I Use Claude to Build My Entire Business

From writing code to drafting proposals to planning automations — how Claude AI became the core tool behind everything I build at Solvr Labs.

Build Log Mar 2, 2026

Building an AI Receptionist That Actually Picks Up the Phone

How I built a voice AI system that answers calls 24/7, books appointments on Google Calendar, and alerts the team on Discord.

Opinion Feb 18, 2026

Why Small Businesses Need AI Automation Right Now

You don't need a tech team to start using AI. You just need someone who can wire it into the tools you already use.

Build Log Feb 5, 2026

Building TaskLine: AI-Powered Freelancer Management

I'm building a platform that handles proposals, scheduling, invoicing, and client communication — all with AI baked in.

Want to build something like this?

I help service businesses plug AI into their existing workflows. Let's talk about what that looks like for you.

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